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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
6
We describe a women's pattern for a flattering playsuit with built-up bodice and cuffed boy-shorts. It covers sizes 34 through 48 and offers choices in pique, sharkskin, broadcloth. Include size 36 how many yards and how to order by sending 40 cents to Anne Adams pattern dept in Toronto.
March brought extreme weather with heavy snow and a rapid thaw causing floods across the province. Otter Creek rose to its highest level in 23 years washing over highways and flooding low areas. Coronation Park and the town sewage project were inundated while firefighters rescued stranded families as water crested and then receded.
Agricultural authorities urge seed grain treatment this spring after poor harvest conditions in 1959. Proper seed dressings prevent cereal smuts and seed diseases in wheat oats barley and flax, while protecting damaged seed and improving stand uniformity yields and grain quality. Applications should follow manufacturer guidelines with a 24 hour wait after treatment before sowing unless specified.
A rare mastodon molar was found by Don Kyler on the Prince Albert bridge project. Curator Bruce McCorquodale of the Sask Museum notes this is the province’s third discovered mastodon tooth, with other finds at Wynyard and Pilot Butte. The molar, in good condition, will be displayed later.
Only 33 whooping cranes remain in the wild as of today. Conservation efforts have saved the species from extinction after a dire decline. Recent counts show two cranes hatched during the 1959 season and outline captive birds including five in New Orleans and one in the San Antonio zoo.
The article notes the Appalachian trail as the longest continuous footpath in the world at 2,183 miles, framing the refuge context around walkers and the trail’s scope.
A suburban home owner offers practical steps to boost a house’s appeal and value. From door hinge fixes to precise lock alignment, the piece blends finance woes with DIY fixes as the author details inexpensive upgrades to attract buyers and aid retention.
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